The Peru Gazette

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones As the North Country experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases, testing sites and vaccination sites continue to work on overdrive to provide important resources to keep the community safe. Last week, a new state testing site opened at Plattsburgh State and one opened in Malone a […]

Source: CVES to open testing site for Clinton Co. students and staff | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With recent state allotments of free at-home antigen tests for local K-12 students in Clinton County, officials are now working to also better streamline PCR CO

Source: Quebec is essentially under indefinite lockdown | NCPR News

Plattsburgh, January 10, 2022. Clinton County continues to experience a high number of new daily COVID-19 cases. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is working to complete case investigations as quickly as possible. However, with the significant increase in cases coupled with the revised NYSDOH guidance for shortened isolation and quarantine, it is very likely […]

Source: NYS Department of Health pauses elective procedures at CVPH | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Nov. 26, in preparation for the anticipated COVID-19 winter surge, Governor Hochul signed an executive order to ensure hospital capacity statewide is able to meet

Source: NY mandates Covid boosters for health care workers; new rules for nursing home visits – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Hochul Announces New Guidance on COVID-19 Booster Doses

Since our 1/7 update, 732 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Residents who have a laboratory confirmed positive test can submit their information though this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your information can be verified in the state contact tracing system, you will receive isolation information within 36-72 hours. THIS IS FOR LAB […]

ATTENTION: Clinton County continues to experience an unprecedented surge of new COVID-19 positive cases. We are working to get through cases as quickly as possible. If you have a laboratory confirmed positive test and are awaiting a call from a case investigator, you may submit your information though this secure online form: https://form.jotform.com/220063385752151. If your […]

Since our 1/6 update, 276 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, January 10, 2022. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. – North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. – Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. – A full list of Clinton […]

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh opens community testing site today

Source: Covid update: When is omicron wave expected to peak in US? – syracuse.com

The Town of Peru will be receiving an allotment of 200 iHome COVID 19 Self-test kits and masks for the residents of Peru from New York State. This will be a drive-through pickup: January 8, 2022, 10 am until 12 PM NOON, unless supply runs out sooner. Location: Peru Fire Department, 753 Bear Swamp Rd., […]

Source: Vermont reports 2,188 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, another record

Since our 1/5 update, 206 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH (as of 1/4): 594 people were tested in Clinton County. The 7-day average % positive in Clinton County is 17.7%. – North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. […]

Since our 1/4 update, 124 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to sixty-two. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Have you ever considered being a foster parent? Who are the children who need foster care? Do many foster parents adopt the children they foster? How do you become a foster parent? Christine Peters, Director of Clinton County’s Legal and Social Services, has the answers to these questions. Peters […]

Plattsburgh, January 5, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification that NYSDOH is aligning with CDC’s updated/shortened isolation and quarantine recommendations. CCHD will begin implementing this guidance in isolation calls made starting Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For isolation and quarantine of the general population, follow the CDC recommendations (CDC Updates and Shortens […]

Source: CDC signs off on Pfizer extra dose measures – syracuse.com

Source: US sees 1 million new Covid cases in a single day for first time – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh, January 4, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) will be offering expanded hours and additional dates for COVID-19 vaccination with additional staffing provided by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).  These clinics are open to all residents 12 and over needing dose 1, 2 or 3 (due to being a moderately […]

Since our 1/3 update, 59 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Links to some frequently requested data: – NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH (as of 1/2): 568 people were tested in Clinton County. The 7-day average % positive in Clinton County is 16.4%. – North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. […]

Source: Unvaccinated patients account for most Warren County hospitalizations, deaths | NCPR News

Source: Vermont lawmakers say state’s long-standing nursing workforce shortage is at a crisis point – VTDigger

Also includes SUNY Plattsburgh – Source: NY to open new Covid testing sites at 10 SUNY campuses, including in CNY – syracuse.com